Atomic Clock Systems Engineer

NIST's Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) sets the definitive U.S. standards for nearly every kind of measurement employed in commerce and research, spanning more than 20 orders of magnitude. This position is in PML's Time Realization & Distribution Group, which operates and continuously analyzes a large ensemble of commercial atomic clocks to provide the U.S. with official sources of time and frequency. As the Atomic Clock Systems Engineer, you will: Directly contribute to the 24/7 operation of the official source of U.S. time and its primary distribution modes. Maintain and improve complex scientific apparatus, integrating IT security best practices and modern engineering standards. Collaborate with world-renowned experts in atomic timekeeping to ensure the accuracy and availability of mission-critical national infrastructure.